Our itinerary allowed us three decompressing days at sea before our first -- and most southern -- port call in Acapulco. By the time we were escorted into the harbor by playing dolphins, the weather had become tropically warm.  We were glad to leave the shivering behind. Our walking tour of the old part of the city started at the fort next door to the cruise ship terminal.  redozdachs had not seen the restored rooms there in his past visits, and we both appreciated the history shown us. The city streets from the fort into the old town weren't a typical [...]

San Francisco was cold and absolutely beautiful when we left on our cruise two weeks ago.  As we passed under the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun was low in the sky, these well wishers sent us out of the Bay on a high. More pictures from the first day.